The Public Record · Docket FS-2025-0001

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Opposes rescission 100.0%

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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-602048
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I am writing to oppose the USDA Forest Service's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and to support Alternative 1, the No Action Alternative, in the draft environmental impact statement. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has provided safeguards for undeveloped National Forest lands while allowing limited exceptions for public safety, wildfire response and forest work. Rescinding the rule would remove these safeguards from approximately 45 million acres. Roadless areas protect water sources and wildlife habitat, maintain connected landscapes, and support hiking, running, climbing, skiing, hunting, paddling and other forms of outdoor recreation. These experiences also support local communities, Tribal sovereignty and the $1.3 trillion outdoor economy. Please select Alternative 1 and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-602458
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 38 submissions in its group.
I am writing to oppose the USDA Forest Service's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and to support Alternative 1, the No Action Alternative, in the draft environmental impact statement. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has provided safeguards for undeveloped National Forest lands while allowing limited exceptions for public safety, wildfire response and forest work. Rescinding the rule would remove these safeguards from approximately 45 million acres. Roadless areas protect water sources and wildlife habitat, maintain connected landscapes, and support hiking, running, climbing, skiing, hunting, paddling and other forms of outdoor recreation. These experiences also support local communities, Tribal sovereignty and the $1.3 trillion outdoor economy. Please select Alternative 1 and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-606995
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 38 submissions in its group.
I am writing to oppose the USDA Forest Service's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and to support Alternative 1, the No Action Alternative, in the draft environmental impact statement. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has provided safeguards for undeveloped National Forest lands while allowing limited exceptions for public safety, wildfire response and forest work. Rescinding the rule would remove these safeguards from approximately 45 million acres. Roadless areas protect water sources and wildlife habitat, maintain connected landscapes, and support hiking, running, climbing, skiing, hunting, paddling and other forms of outdoor recreation. These experiences also support local communities, Tribal sovereignty and the $1.3 trillion outdoor economy. Please select Alternative 1 and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-607016
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 38 submissions in its group.
I am writing to oppose the USDA Forest Service's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and to support Alternative 1, the No Action Alternative, in the draft environmental impact statement. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has provided safeguards for undeveloped National Forest lands while allowing limited exceptions for public safety, wildfire response and forest work. Rescinding the rule would remove these safeguards from approximately 45 million acres. Roadless areas protect water sources and wildlife habitat, maintain connected landscapes, and support hiking, running, climbing, skiing, hunting, paddling and other forms of outdoor recreation. These experiences also support local communities, Tribal sovereignty and the $1.3 trillion outdoor economy. Please select Alternative 1 and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-607785
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 38 submissions in its group.
I am writing to oppose the USDA Forest Service's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and to support Alternative 1, the No Action Alternative, in the draft environmental impact statement. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has provided safeguards for undeveloped National Forest lands while allowing limited exceptions for public safety, wildfire response and forest work. Rescinding the rule would remove these safeguards from approximately 45 million acres. Roadless areas protect water sources and wildlife habitat, maintain connected landscapes, and support hiking, running, climbing, skiing, hunting, paddling and other forms of outdoor recreation. These experiences also support local communities, Tribal sovereignty and the $1.3 trillion outdoor economy. Please select Alternative 1 and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-610182
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 38 submissions in its group.
I am writing to oppose the USDA Forest Service's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and to support Alternative 1, the No Action Alternative, in the draft environmental impact statement. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has provided safeguards for undeveloped National Forest lands while allowing limited exceptions for public safety, wildfire response and forest work. Rescinding the rule would remove these safeguards from approximately 45 million acres. Roadless areas protect water sources and wildlife habitat, maintain connected landscapes, and support hiking, running, climbing, skiing, hunting, paddling and other forms of outdoor recreation. These experiences also support local communities, Tribal sovereignty and the $1.3 trillion outdoor economy. Please select Alternative 1 and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-611711
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 38 submissions in its group.
I am writing to oppose the USDA Forest Service's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and to support Alternative 1, the No Action Alternative, in the draft environmental impact statement. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has provided safeguards for undeveloped National Forest lands while allowing limited exceptions for public safety, wildfire response and forest work. Rescinding the rule would remove these safeguards from approximately 45 million acres. Roadless areas protect water sources and wildlife habitat, maintain connected landscapes, and support hiking, running, climbing, skiing, hunting, paddling and other forms of outdoor recreation. These experiences also support local communities, Tribal sovereignty and the $1.3 trillion outdoor economy. Please select Alternative 1 and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-613294
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 38 submissions in its group.
I am writing to oppose the USDA Forest Service's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and to support Alternative 1, the No Action Alternative, in the draft environmental impact statement. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has provided safeguards for undeveloped National Forest lands while allowing limited exceptions for public safety, wildfire response and forest work. Rescinding the rule would remove these safeguards from approximately 45 million acres. Roadless areas protect water sources and wildlife habitat, maintain connected landscapes, and support hiking, running, climbing, skiing, hunting, paddling and other forms of outdoor recreation. These experiences also support local communities, Tribal sovereignty and the $1.3 trillion outdoor economy. Please select Alternative 1 and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-613511
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 38 submissions in its group.
I am writing to oppose the USDA Forest Service's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and to support Alternative 1, the No Action Alternative, in the draft environmental impact statement. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has provided safeguards for undeveloped National Forest lands while allowing limited exceptions for public safety, wildfire response and forest work. Rescinding the rule would remove these safeguards from approximately 45 million acres. Roadless areas protect water sources and wildlife habitat, maintain connected landscapes, and support hiking, running, climbing, skiing, hunting, paddling and other forms of outdoor recreation. These experiences also support local communities, Tribal sovereignty and the $1.3 trillion outdoor economy. Please select Alternative 1 and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 7, 2026FS-2025-0001-613874
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 38 submissions in its group.
I am writing to oppose the USDA Forest Service's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and to support Alternative 1, the No Action Alternative, in the draft environmental impact statement. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has provided safeguards for undeveloped National Forest lands while allowing limited exceptions for public safety, wildfire response and forest work. Rescinding the rule would remove these safeguards from approximately 45 million acres. Roadless areas protect water sources and wildlife habitat, maintain connected landscapes, and support hiking, running, climbing, skiing, hunting, paddling and other forms of outdoor recreation. These experiences also support local communities, Tribal sovereignty and the $1.3 trillion outdoor economy. Please select Alternative 1 and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-579583
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 38 submissions in its group.
I am writing to oppose the USDA Forest Service's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and to support Alternative 1, the No Action Alternative, in the draft environmental impact statement. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has provided safeguards for undeveloped National Forest lands while allowing limited exceptions for public safety, wildfire response and forest work. Rescinding the rule would remove these safeguards from approximately 45 million acres. Roadless areas protect water sources and wildlife habitat, maintain connected landscapes, and support hiking, running, climbing, skiing, hunting, paddling and other forms of outdoor recreation. These experiences also support local communities, Tribal sovereignty and the $1.3 trillion outdoor economy. Please select Alternative 1 and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-596173
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 38 submissions in its group.
I am writing to oppose the USDA Forest Service's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and to support Alternative 1, the No Action Alternative, in the draft environmental impact statement. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has provided safeguards for undeveloped National Forest lands while allowing limited exceptions for public safety, wildfire response and forest work. Rescinding the rule would remove these safeguards from approximately 45 million acres. Roadless areas protect water sources and wildlife habitat, maintain connected landscapes, and support hiking, running, climbing, skiing, hunting, paddling and other forms of outdoor recreation. These experiences also support local communities, Tribal sovereignty and the $1.3 trillion outdoor economy. Please select Alternative 1 and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-596217
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 38 submissions in its group.
I am writing to oppose the USDA Forest Service's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and to support Alternative 1, the No Action Alternative, in the draft environmental impact statement. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has provided safeguards for undeveloped National Forest lands while allowing limited exceptions for public safety, wildfire response and forest work. Rescinding the rule would remove these safeguards from approximately 45 million acres. Roadless areas protect water sources and wildlife habitat, maintain connected landscapes, and support hiking, running, climbing, skiing, hunting, paddling and other forms of outdoor recreation. These experiences also support local communities, Tribal sovereignty and the $1.3 trillion outdoor economy. Please select Alternative 1 and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-596256
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Hello, I am an advocate for the West and have spent my life exploring and enjoying national forests in Arizona and Oregon. I am writing to oppose the USDA Forest Service's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and to support Alternative 1, the No Action Alternative, in the draft environmental impact statement. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has provided safeguards for undeveloped National Forest lands while allowing limited exceptions for public safety, wildfire response and forest work. Rescinding the rule would remove these safeguards from approximately 45 million acres. Roadless areas protect water sources and wildlife habitat, maintain connected landscapes, and support hiking, running, climbing, skiing, hunting, paddling and other forms of outdoor recreation. These experiences also support local communities, Tribal sovereignty and the $1.3 trillion outdoor economy. Please select Alternative 1 and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule. Thank you for you support of the American people here. Matt Muchna
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-596328
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 38 submissions in its group.
I am writing to oppose the USDA Forest Service's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and to support Alternative 1, the No Action Alternative, in the draft environmental impact statement. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has provided safeguards for undeveloped National Forest lands while allowing limited exceptions for public safety, wildfire response and forest work. Rescinding the rule would remove these safeguards from approximately 45 million acres. Roadless areas protect water sources and wildlife habitat, maintain connected landscapes, and support hiking, running, climbing, skiing, hunting, paddling and other forms of outdoor recreation. These experiences also support local communities, Tribal sovereignty and the $1.3 trillion outdoor economy. I want protections for future generations, especially for my 3 nieces and 2 nephews ages 13 through 2 months. Please select Alternative 1 and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-596692
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 38 submissions in its group.
I am writing to oppose the USDA Forest Service's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and to support Alternative 1, the No Action Alternative, in the draft environmental impact statement. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has provided safeguards for undeveloped National Forest lands while allowing limited exceptions for public safety, wildfire response and forest work. Rescinding the rule would remove these safeguards from approximately 45 million acres. Roadless areas protect water sources and wildlife habitat, maintain connected landscapes, and support hiking, running, climbing, skiing, hunting, paddling and other forms of outdoor recreation. These experiences also support local communities, Tribal sovereignty and the $1.3 trillion outdoor economy. Please select Alternative 1 and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule. I am opposed to the encroachment of human boundaries into the few truly wild places that remain in our country.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-596762
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 38 submissions in its group.
I am writing to oppose the USDA Forest Service's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and to support Alternative 1, the No Action Alternative, in the draft environmental impact statement. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has provided safeguards for undeveloped National Forest lands while allowing limited exceptions for public safety, wildfire response and forest work. Rescinding the rule would remove these safeguards from approximately 45 million acres. Roadless areas protect water sources and wildlife habitat, maintain connected landscapes, and support hiking, running, climbing, skiing, hunting, paddling and other forms of outdoor recreation. These experiences also support local communities, Tribal sovereignty and the $1.3 trillion outdoor economy. Please select Alternative 1 and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-596782
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 38 submissions in its group.
I am writing to oppose the USDA Forest Service's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and to support Alternative 1, the No Action Alternative, in the draft environmental impact statement. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has provided safeguards for undeveloped National Forest lands while allowing limited exceptions for public safety, wildfire response and forest work. Rescinding the rule would remove these safeguards from approximately 45 million acres. Roadless areas protect water sources and wildlife habitat, maintain connected landscapes, and support hiking, running, climbing, skiing, hunting, paddling and other forms of outdoor recreation. These experiences also support local communities, Tribal sovereignty and the $1.3 trillion outdoor economy. Please select Alternative 1 and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-596896
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Campaign — One letter sent by 10 or more people, copied or lightly reworded. See the letter, its submissions and topics.One of 38 submissions in its group.
I am writing to oppose the USDA Forest Service's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and to support Alternative 1, the No Action Alternative, in the draft environmental impact statement. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has provided safeguards for undeveloped National Forest lands while allowing limited exceptions for public safety, wildfire response and forest work. Rescinding the rule would remove these safeguards from approximately 45 million acres. Roadless areas protect water sources and wildlife habitat, maintain connected landscapes, and support hiking, running, climbing, skiing, hunting, paddling and other forms of outdoor recreation. These experiences also support local communities, Tribal sovereignty and the $1.3 trillion outdoor economy. Please select Alternative 1 and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule.
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Opposes rescissionA0 noneSubstance 5/24Oct 6, 2026FS-2025-0001-596918
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Not only do I love being out in the woods but they are essential to human survival for SO many reasons. I am writing today to oppose the USDA Forest Service's proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and to support Alternative 1, the No Action Alternative, in the draft environmental impact statement. For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has provided safeguards for undeveloped National Forest lands while allowing limited exceptions for public safety, wildfire response and forest work. Rescinding the rule would remove these safeguards from approximately 45 million acres. Roadless areas protect water sources and wildlife habitat, maintain connected landscapes, and support hiking, running, climbing, skiing, hunting, paddling and other forms of outdoor recreation. These experiences also support local communities, Tribal sovereignty and the $1.3 trillion outdoor economy. Please select Alternative 1 and retain the 2001 Roadless Rule.
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